Located in the province of Chieti, Mdb is a company specialized in the design and production of radio-controlled tracked machines. Intended to operate in extreme conditions, they are powered only by engines guaranteed in terms of reliability, such as Yanmar “Tnv” series diesel units
MDB is one of the many Italian industrial companies that, starting from scratch and relying on innovative design proposals and high-quality production, have managed to consolidate and grow over time to achieve international relevance.
Founded in 1977 with the aim of developing innovative mechanical solutions for agriculture and industry, in 2012 the company developed a product line called “Green Climber”, consisting of radio-controlled tractors designed to operate on steep slopes without the need for the operator to be on board.
The product achieved clear success, laid the foundations for a range that today includes 15 models, and enabled the company to enter foreign markets, where it is now present in 54 countries.
As mentioned, the basis of this constant growth lies in the quality and reliability of the machines—features that MDB pursues not only through its own production processes but also through a rigorous selection of suppliers, particularly those responsible for manufacturing the machines’ critical components.
It is therefore no coincidence that the “Green Climber” tractor range, with power outputs between approximately 24 and 48 horsepower, is powered by Yanmar “TNV” series engines. These are naturally aspirated Stage V diesel units renowned for their robustness, low maintenance requirements, and minimal fuel consumption.
The first of these qualities is largely due to the simplicity of the mechanical design and the strict quality controls and final testing procedures that Yanmar applies at the end of its production lines. Minimizing maintenance-related downtime is supported by the technical solutions adopted by Yanmar to speed up inspections and refilling operations, as well as by the patented DPF regeneration system that allows the filter to operate for more than 6,000 working hours without requiring attention.
Low fuel consumption, on the other hand, results from refined thermodynamics developed through extensive and careful computer simulations, the presence of cooled EGR systems, and common-rail fuel injection systems operating with direct injection into the combustion chamber.
In essence, these are well-designed and well-built diesel engines which, when installed on MDB tractors, offer two additional advantages. The first is their compact shape, which facilitates installation on machines that must remain compact due to their mission profile.
The second advantage is their ability to operate in inclined positions without failures or malfunctions up to a limit of 30 degrees. For MDB tractors, operating on longitudinal or transverse slopes of up to 57 percent is no coincidence—they are built precisely for that purpose.
Title: Mdb tractors with Yanmar engines: guaranteed reliability
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